Now that Nigerians are preoccupied with insecurity and making ends meet, Six-year single term proposal by the president is gradually making it way back to the National Assembly for ratification and eventual inclusion in the ongoing constitutional amendments. This idea was first proposed about two years ago by president Goodluck Jonathan. Nigerians overwhelmingly opposed the …
Single Term Proposal is a Bad Idea
Now that Nigerians are preoccupied with insecurity and making ends meet, Six-year single term proposal by the president is gradually making it way back to the National Assembly for ratification and eventual inclusion in the ongoing constitutional amendments. This idea was first proposed about two years ago by president Goodluck Jonathan. Nigerians overwhelmingly opposed the …
Nigeria Oligarchs and the Justice System
The famous legal maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied” doesn’t quite apply to Nigeria oligarchs. In Nigeria, oligarchs are called “Big-Men.” Better legal maxim for Nigeria oligarchs should be, Justice delayed is Justice forgotten. Nigerian Big-men/oligarchs are the political class, wealthy and influential. Ordinary Nigerians are frustrated by a different set of rule enjoyed by the …
Development and Local Governance in Nigeria
My recent travel to Nigeria in February this year (2013) confirmed what I have always thought and believed, that local government is the missing link that will accelerate economic development in Nigeria. By local government, I mean states and Local Government Areas (LGA) and other smaller municipalities. What stands out as soon as one …
Argument Against Rotational Presidency in Nigeria.
Rotational presidency based on ethnicity, race, religion or region in Nigeria may sound inclusive and a way to mollify aggrieved members of various groups. Coming from the south eastern part of Nigeria dominated by the Igbos, the most marginalized ethnic group in Nigeria politics since the end of the civil war, I still disagree with rotation of …
Echo of Revolution in Nigeria
“Unless the government of Nigeria takes urgent steps to arrest the menace of youth unemployment and poverty, it is a certainty that Nigeria will see revolution soon” News and Reports issue of November 12, 2012 reported that this dire prediction was made by the country’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, in a speech at a …
Nigeria Oligarchs and the Justice System
The famous legal maxim “Justice delayed is justice denied” doesn’t quite apply to Nigeria oligarchs. In Nigeria, oligarchs are called “Big-Men.” Better legal maxim for Nigeria oligarchs should be, Justice delayed is Justice forgotten. Nigerian Big-men/oligarchs are the political class, wealthy and influential. Ordinary Nigerians are frustrated by a different set of rule enjoyed by the …
Development and Local Governance in Nigeria
My recent travel to Nigeria in February this year (2013) confirmed what I have always thought and believed, that local government is the missing link that will accelerate economic development in Nigeria. By local government, I mean states and Local Government Areas (LGA) and other smaller municipalities. What stands out as soon as one …
Argument Against Rotational Presidency in Nigeria.
Rotational presidency based on ethnicity, race, religion or region in Nigeria may sound inclusive and a way to mollify aggrieved members of various groups. Coming from the south eastern part of Nigeria dominated by the Igbos, the most marginalized ethnic group in Nigeria politics since the end of the civil war, I still disagree with rotation of …
Echo of Revolution in Nigeria
“Unless the government of Nigeria takes urgent steps to arrest the menace of youth unemployment and poverty, it is a certainty that Nigeria will see revolution soon” News and Reports issue of November 12, 2012 reported that this dire prediction was made by the country’s former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, in a speech at a …
Constitutional Amendment and Quest for More States in Nigeria
Nigeria legislatures are once again taking steps to amend the constitution. A familiar song often associated with this exercise is endless quest for more states by various ethnic and regional groups who want to cave out more states from the existing structure. If all their wishes are granted, Nigeria might end up with 100 states …
Corruption and Capital Punishment in Nigeria
Premier northern organization, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) recently proposed death penalty for corrupt individuals in Nigeria. ACF recommends that corruption be recognized as a capital offence and made to carry capital punishment. As expected in a diverse country like Nigeria, their suggestion has generated heated public debate for and against the proposal. As most …
INEC and Fair Election in Nigeria
It was just few years ago when mere mention of election evokes dread and terror among Nigerians. Election after elections gets stolen by political parties in power whose only interest is to perpetuate itself in power. Election in Nigeria is often treated as do or die affair by contending parties. It is do or …
Economic and Financial Crime Commission is Withering on the Vine
The most important and consequential agency established since Nigeria independence is gradually but surely withering on the vine. I call Economic and Financial Crime commission (EFCC) the most important agency in Nigeria today because it is an agency established for the sole purpose of solving the most pernicious and endemic problem that have bedeviled …
The Path Forward for Nigeria
It is fair to say that most Nigerians do not have a lot of confidence in their government or the direction of their country. Successive military and civilian administrations have come and gone, each promised heaven and earth to Nigerians but those lofty promises have gone unfulfilled. Nigerian elites are experts in drafting all manners …
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